Muir School vs. Orchard School
Should I attend Muir School or Orchard School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Muir School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 703 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Muir School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 676 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Orchard School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-6
Total Students
703 students
676 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#230 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#262 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
3
-
Kindergarten Students
93
91
Grade 1 Students
90
93
Grade 2 Students
100
92
Grade 3 Students
94
84
Grade 4 Students
116
106
Grade 5 Students
104
93
Grade 6 Students
103
117
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
92%
75%
% Hawaiian
1%
5%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%